How long does it take to make Pan shawarma?

Fry the chicken over high or medium-high heat 5–10 minutes, until browned and cooked through.

26 minTotal

20 minActive time

6 minSetting

Step by Step

#	What to do	How long
1	Mix the strips of the chicken with the olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt and black pepper and let sit 15 minutes	15 min
2	Heat the pan over high heat with a little oil and fry the onion	3 min
3	Add the chicken and fry 5–7 minutes in two batches, in a scorching pan, stirring occasionally	6 min
4	Return the onion in the last minute and stir	1 min
5	Serve immediately in pita with tahini and salad	1 min

How to Tell It's Done

until golden and crisp at the edges
until browned and cooked through

Tips

Sear in batches in a scorching pan: a crowded pan cools down, and the chicken steams instead of browning.
Add by cooking time: what needs long (onion, carrot, meat) goes in first, and what burns fast (garlic, dry spices) goes in last, only until fragrant.

More Ways

For about 500–600 g chicken thighs: 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp turmeric and ½ tsp baharat or shawarma spice.

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